Jake Paul has confirmed that Anthony Joshua fractured his jaw in two places, while Eddie Hearn cautioned that Paul’s boxing future may be in jeopardy. The knockout occurred during their unbalanced and humiliating match in Miami on Friday night. Joshua struggled to handle the aggressive tactics of the YouTuber, who frequently charged before resorting to grabbing Joshua’s legs and falling to the mat.
Ultimately, Joshua managed to end the bout with a powerful right hand, leading Paul to immediately seek medical attention for a suspected broken jaw, which was later confirmed via an X-ray shared on social media with the caption: “Double broken jaw. Give me Canelo in 10 days.”
Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, commended Paul for his performance but expressed concerns about his recovery from the severe injury. “I really commend him, but recovering from a broken jaw is a tough journey,” Hearn remarked. He also acknowledged the strength of the final blow delivered by Joshua and praised Paul’s strategy during the fight, despite its one-sided nature.
While acknowledging the fight’s predictably one-sided outcome, Hearn emphasized the credit and respect due to Paul for stepping into the ring with Anthony Joshua and enduring the punishment until the stoppage. The severity of Paul’s jaw injury remains uncertain, making it a challenging obstacle to overcome in his boxing career.